Masterpieces by Jean Michael Basquiat and Peter Doig feature at Christie’s post war and contemporary art evening auction in London on June 25. Both artists have recently achieved new world records at Christie’s. The sale will feature iconic works by international post war masters including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Yves Klein and Nicolas de Stael.
Francis Outred, head of post war and contemporary art Europe said: “Following the huge success of the New York auctions in May when Christies achieved the highest total for any auction in history, the London sales follow with a rich choice of material, presenting a fabulous opportunity to see pivotal paintings from the 1950s to today. Beyond the top lots – masterpieces by Basquiat and Doig – we have Pop paintings from key moments in the careers of Lichtenstein and Warhol, as well as rare conceptual and minimalist works by Blinky Palermo and Brice Marden. From Europe, two important works by de Staël, hidden for years, show how he changed painting in the 1950’s”. (Click on either image to enlarge).
UPDATE: THE Post-War & Contemporary Art auction realised a total of £70,253,225, selling 90% by value and 80% by lot. The Untitled work by Basquiat was the top lot.
Peter Doig (b. 1959) Jetty Painted in 1994 (£4-6 million). Courtesy Christie’s Images Lt.d, 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £7,341,875
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) Untitled 1982. (Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013). UPDATE: THIS MADE £18,765,875